Senior Information Security Engineer

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Senior Information Security Engineer

Betsson Group

Location

Malta

Experience

Senior

Posted

Jul 30, 2026

Apply by

August 29, 2026

Applicants

0

Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office

Job Description

The Senior Information Security Engineer at Betsson plays a critical role in the protection of the organisation’s information systems.
 ## The Wow The senior position assumes added responsibility due to experience across the areas of Security Governance,  Security Operations,  Security Awareness Training, and  Security Incident Response, with a concentration on Security Operations.
In addition to hands-on technical work, the Senior Engineer will act as a technical leader; mentor junior team members; and contribute to the overall improvement of Betsson’s security posture.  ## A taster of what you will be involved with: Security Operations (SECOPS)  - Lead advanced vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modeling exercises. - Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to the SOC team on complex threats, targeted attacks, and advanced persistent threat (APT) scenarios. - Design and implement architectures for new security tools, automations, and workflows to improve detection and mitigation capabilities. - Oversee security technology lifecycle management, including upgrades, integrations, and vendor evaluations. Incident Response (CSIRT)  - Participate and lead incident response efforts for critical security events, guiding investigation teams and coordinating with external partners when required. - Perform and oversee forensic investigations, providing in-depth root-cause analysis and post-incident reports to executive stakeholders. - Establish and refine incident response playbooks for various threat scenarios. Security Governance (GRC)  - Provide expert-level technical input during the creation, review, and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures. - Lead and facilitate complex Information Security Reviews and due diligence for high-impact projects and third-party engagements. - Advise management on emerging risks, compliance trends, and alignment with international frameworks. Security Awareness Training (SAT)  - Participate in the design of security awareness initiatives. - Evaluate program effectiveness and assist in the adaptation of campaigns based on emerging threat trends. ## What we are looking for - Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent extensive industry experience). - Minimum 5–7 years in Information Security, with at least 3 years in a senior, lead, or architect-level role. - Proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security systems and architectures. - Strong proficiency in threat analysis, vulnerability management, SIEM/SOAR systems, and security control frameworks. - Deep understanding of compliance requirements and security governance principles. - Professional certifications strongly considered an asset (e.g., CISSP, CISM, OSCP). - Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. - Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and lead security projects from concept to completion. ## What we offer Much like riding a rollercoaster, sometimes life at Betsson can be lightning fast with twists and turns but always FUN! Then again, what else would you expect from a business 75% millennial and 1700 strong, spread across 7 offices with 900 based out of our Malta HQ alone! We recognise it may not be for the faint-hearted, but if you’re a go-getter, initiator and adrenaline junkie, always striving to push the boundaries and challenge yourself, then you’ll fit right in. ## Challenge accepted? By submitting your application, you understand that your personal data will be processed as set out in our [Privacy Policy](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.betssongroup.com%2Fprivacy-policy%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a20ee474bdc4c6e3c0708d7f25cecc8%7Cc514bc364b3348d2bbb1a3c97d4bf41d%7C0%7C0%7C637244353233614389&sdata=AU%2Fhd6%2BEo1YFOdJ4nv%2FfKCYpmRNmvuzPrTyiZlbgys4%3D&reserved=0)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead advanced vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modeling exercises.
  • Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to the SOC team on complex threats and APT scenarios.
  • Design and implement architectures for new security tools, automations, and workflows.
  • Oversee security technology lifecycle management, including upgrades, integrations, and vendor evaluations.
  • Participate and lead incident response efforts for critical security events.
  • Perform and oversee forensic investigations and provide root-cause analysis.
  • Establish and refine incident response playbooks for various threat scenarios.
  • Provide expert-level technical input during the creation and enforcement of security policies.
  • Lead and facilitate complex Information Security Reviews and due diligence.
  • Advise management on emerging risks, compliance trends, and alignment with international frameworks.
  • Participate in the design of security awareness initiatives and evaluate program effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • or a related field

Skills Required

Threat analysisVulnerability managementSIEMSOARSecurity control frameworksSecurity governanceIncident responsePenetration testingThreat modelingCommunicationLeadershipMentoringCollaboration

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